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Upper Düden Waterfall
Upper Düden Waterfall, Antalya, Turkey
The Upper Düden Waterfall is a natural cascade on the Düden River in the Kepez district, about 10 km from Antalya city center. The site is also called Düdenbaşı. The waterfall is within the city limits but retains the feel of a natural oasis thanks to dense greenery and the shade of plane trees.
The stream drops about 15 m into a natural travertine pool. The water is fed by karst springs from the Taurus Mountains, so the riverbed forms grottoes and niches. Behind the falls is a cave with passages and small chambers, offering a rare view of the water wall.
The area is laid out as a park with walking paths, small bridges and viewing platforms. From the upper bridges you can see the edge of the cascade; at the base there are platforms for viewing and relaxing, and cafes are open. The wet rocks are covered with moss and vines.
The Upper Düden Waterfall is open year-round; entry is paid and tickets are sold at the main entrance. It's a convenient stop during a tour of Antalya and its surroundings, and visits are often combined with a trip to the Lower Düden Waterfall on the seaside cliff.
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The Upper Düden Waterfall is a natural cascade on the Düden River in the Kepez district, about 10 km from Antalya city center. The site is also called Düdenbaşı. The waterfall is within the city limits but retains the feel of a natural oasis thanks to dense greenery and the shade of plane trees.
The stream drops about 15 m into a natural travertine pool. The water is fed by karst springs from the Taurus Mountains, so the riverbed forms grottoes and niches. Behind the falls is a cave with passages and small chambers, offering a rare view of the water wall.
The area is laid out as a park with walking paths, small bridges and viewing platforms. From the upper bridges you can see the edge of the cascade; at the base there are platforms for viewing and relaxing, and cafes are open. The wet rocks are covered with moss and vines.
The Upper Düden Waterfall is open year-round; entry is paid and tickets are sold at the main entrance. It's a convenient stop during a tour of Antalya and its surroundings, and visits are often combined with a trip to the Lower Düden Waterfall on the seaside cliff.
Best time - morning or weekdays.
Best viewing points and route through the park at Upper Düden
For a frontal view, go to the lower viewing platforms opposite the pool, while panoramic shots are best taken from above at the edge of the cascade. On sunny days a rainbow often appears at the base of the falls. Swimming is not allowed here.
The best time to visit is morning or on weekdays, when there are fewer people in the park and the light is softer. In spring and after rains the flow is fuller; in summer the area near the water is noticeably cooler than the city streets.
If you want to continue the day nearby, visit Dokuma Park in the Kepez district or head to Kursunlu Nature Park northeast of Antalya.
From Antalya city center it's convenient to get there by taxi or city bus to the Kepez district; the journey usually takes 20-30 minutes depending on traffic.
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